Rediscovering My Musical Heritage

I was not raised on Celtic music. I heard a little bit of bagpipes growing up when my dad took me to some Highland Games like those at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. But that was about it. When I was a kid, my dad’s recreation involved playing folk music in the folk scene of […]

New Pirate Music

I just got word that my friend Jack Murphy just released his CD, “Pogue Mahone Means Kiss My Arse“. It’s a fun CD. A bit bawdy in places, but a lot of fun. And I helped him out a wee bit on the recording. Craig of Farrington now has a couple new CDs on CD […]

Faire Ends, Visiting New Orelans, Bards in Ireland

Another weekend of faire is done. I’m not sure what to think. On the one hand, just one more weekend to go. On the other, after this I’m off to Germany for a much needed break. Looks like gigs won’t happen, so instead I’m thinking I’m gonna spend a lot of time recording. I have […]

Enchanted with Love

MARC’S MUSINGS — November 30, 2007 – Marc’s Music News – Enchanted – New CD: A Tribute to Love – MarcSongs Podcast – Live in Louisiana and Germany? – New MP3 – “Tiziano Gunn” – Blessed with Care – Vote in the Renaissance Festival Awards – Brobdingnagian Bards Tour of Ireland Deadline Approaching! Published 1-4 […]

Germany Gig Update

As you may know, I’m going to Germany in December to visit some family. I was (and am still) looking for gigs in or not to far from Baumholder, Germany. Following one suggestion, I found a pub in NW Germany that made an offer, but unfortunately, the date won’t work well for me. I am […]

Dentist Marketing Lessons

I had a couple of Interesting marketing observations about the dentist office, I visited today. Both were extremely negative in my mind. One, the waiting room. They have Court TV running. What’s with that? Is there any thing more stressful, except maybe gossip TV, which is also a regular feature last few times I went. […]

SUNSET CONNOISSEURS SOCIETY

Every Thursday is the international meeting for the Sunset Connoisseurs Society. The goal of the Sunset Connoisseurs Society is to take a moment to cherish the beautiful sunsets that take place around the world. How to Join?There are no membership fees. No need for hazing, unless you live in a part of the country where […]

Announcing “A Tribute to Love” Now on CD Baby

I love getting that email from CD Baby saying a new CD is Ready to go! And I received that email today. I am not officially releasing the CD until February. That’s when I’ll start telling the rest of the world about it. But YOU can now buy your copy or dozen and share it […]

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

I am celebrating Thanksgiving in Louisiana. It’s probably the first time I’ve not celebrated Thanksgiving with family in… well, most of my life. Though I miss all my family this Thanksgiving, happily the Haeuser Hotel is very much like family to me… some of the best people on the planet! This morning I received an […]